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... to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI features 1-6 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
... to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI features 1-6 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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... the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables are ...
... the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables are ...
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... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages..., and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™...
... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages..., and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard P5ND2-SLI P5ND2-SLI Deluxe I /O shield 1 x EZ Selector card 1 x SLI connector 1 x SLI retention module A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® (OEM version) - USB 2.0 (2 ports...conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I / O m o d u l e s IEEE1394a module - ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard P5ND2-SLI P5ND2-SLI Deluxe I /O shield 1 x EZ Selector card 1 x SLI connector 1 x SLI retention module A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® (OEM version) - USB 2.0 (2 ports...conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I / O m o d u l e s IEEE1394a module - ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of...
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... power requirement. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - See page 2-6 for details. See the Appendix for details. See Appendix for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory...Intel® Edition The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Dual-...
... power requirement. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - See page 2-6 for details. See the Appendix for details. See Appendix for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory...Intel® Edition The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Dual-...
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... GB/s. Intel® Edition memory controller features the QuickSynch synchronization technology that provides advanced data packet inspection. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-3 Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ chipset, it to the CPU for improved performance. NVIDIA® QuickSync The NVIDIA® nForce4... 2-13 to track data threads and pre-fetch appropriate data for all FSB and memory speeds. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of time...
... GB/s. Intel® Edition memory controller features the QuickSynch synchronization technology that provides advanced data packet inspection. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-3 Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ chipset, it to the CPU for improved performance. NVIDIA® QuickSync The NVIDIA® nForce4... 2-13 to track data threads and pre-fetch appropriate data for all FSB and memory speeds. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of time...
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...the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for details. (*Deluxe model only) Dual Gigabit LAN solution (Deluxe model only) The motherboard comes with dual-RAID functionality that speeds up to ...Image Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® SLI™ - These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to support RAID 5 configuration for details. (*Deluxe model only) Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to select the ...
...the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for details. (*Deluxe model only) Dual Gigabit LAN solution (Deluxe model only) The motherboard comes with dual-RAID functionality that speeds up to ...Image Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® SLI™ - These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to support RAID 5 configuration for details. (*Deluxe model only) Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to select the ...
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...transfer rates through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-5 Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. See pages 2-25 and 2-31 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, ... CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to the IEEE 1394a standard. IEEE 1394a support (Deluxe model only) The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to...
...transfer rates through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-5 Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. See pages 2-25 and 2-31 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, ... CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to the IEEE 1394a standard. IEEE 1394a support (Deluxe model only) The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to...
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... and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See pages 2-24 and 5-12 for details. Enable ASUS Q-Fan and install an Intel® processor with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi...(Deluxe model only) AI NET 2 is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction AI Audio technology The motherboard ...
... and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See pages 2-24 and 5-12 for details. Enable ASUS Q-Fan and install an Intel® processor with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi...(Deluxe model only) AI NET 2 is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction AI Audio technology The motherboard ...
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...page 4-41 for details. See page 4-15 for details. See page 4-28 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is designed with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Four ... languages. See page 4-5 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS POST Reporter™ (Deluxe model only) The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-7
...page 4-41 for details. See page 4-15 for details. See page 4-28 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is designed with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Four ... languages. See page 4-5 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS POST Reporter™ (Deluxe model only) The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-7
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...automatically restores the CPU default setting for the illustration. ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology is a 4-pin auxiliary +12V connector that is designed to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings...with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details. When the system hangs due to the motherboard and other installed peripherals. eliminates the need to your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to maintain the voltage ...
...automatically restores the CPU default setting for the illustration. ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology is a 4-pin auxiliary +12V connector that is designed to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings...with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details. When the system hangs due to the motherboard and other installed peripherals. eliminates the need to your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to maintain the voltage ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
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...install or remove any motherboard component. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-1 This is a reminder that the system is switched off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . WARN_LED P5ND2-SLI ON OFF When use 2 Graphics When use 2 Graphics but do not plug EZ-PLUG but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. The...power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in softoff mode. Failure to do plug EZ-PLUG SB_PWR ® P5ND2-SLI Series Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Make sure to connect the EZPlug when using two PCI Express graphics ...
...install or remove any motherboard component. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-1 This is a reminder that the system is switched off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . WARN_LED P5ND2-SLI ON OFF When use 2 Graphics When use 2 Graphics but do not plug EZ-PLUG but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. The...power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in softoff mode. Failure to do plug EZ-PLUG SB_PWR ® P5ND2-SLI Series Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Make sure to connect the EZPlug when using two PCI Express graphics ...
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...! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it . P5ND2-SLI Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes...
...! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it . P5ND2-SLI Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes...
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... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the operating system...
... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the operating system...
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2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5ND2-SLI ® P5ND2-SLI Series CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from ... move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-7
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5ND2-SLI ® P5ND2-SLI Series CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from ... move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-7